Continent |
Asia |
Country |
Sri Lanka |
Next Big City |
Negombo, Colombo |
Next Town |
Kalpitiya, Puttalam |
Type: |
Island, Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Camping |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
None |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Some days are crystal clear, some time bit brownish color.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Medium |
Hazards: |
Shells |
Beach Users: |
None |
The whole island is basically a sandbar that divides the ocean from the lagoon, mostly about 50 to 100m wide.
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Spring:
|
Shorts |
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Summer:
|
Shorts |
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Fall:
|
Shorts |
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Winter:
|
Shorts |
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September |
Wind Type: |
Trade |
Best Direction: |
SW, WSW |
Main Direction: |
SW |
Transport |
Boat |
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Access
|
No walk |
Daytrip through one of the many resorts and kiteschools around Sethawadiya and Kappalady.
Rules |
Zones |
Military zone, only licensed boats are alowed to get to the islands (but there are many licensed boats - the local kiteschools arrange trips).
None.